A Weekend of Musicals
Musicals have always been a staple part of my life, alongside food and water. Ever since I was cast as ‘The Artful Dodger’ in my primary school’s production of ‘Oliver!’, I knew that I belonged in the industry somehow.
Street Art and Community in Oxford
Street art is probably not the first thing that comes to mind when you think of Oxford, a city famous for its ancient university colleges and medieval churches. So it was a pleasant surprise when I moved here in 2018 and soon discovered evidence of a vibrant street art scene.
Getting Started in TV: DiVA’s Careers Convention
On the 25th of May, employees of Novel had the opportunity to take a day to attend DiVA Apprenticeships’ Career Convention, which was a fantastic chance to get to know some industry names and get advice tailored to people starting out in Film, TV and Music.
Careers Portals and Velvet Ropes
There’s often a strange invisible velvet rope wrapped around the concept of working in a creative industry. Conversations about wanting to work in Film and TV are often punctuated with a rapid, “you’ve got to know someone.”